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The Ruston High School Freshman Academy recently teamed up with Lincoln ACHIEVE to wrap up the 2015-16 Positive Behavior Incentive program. The trip was made possible through mini grants awarded to FA Coordinator Alisia Thomason and additional support from ACHIEVE.

A story of jealousy, war, faith and healing, “Flag of My Father,” will air at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Veterans Day and at 7 p.m. Friday at First Baptist Church Ruston sanctuary.

Admission is $5 at the door and will also be available at the church office Monday-Friday.

“Flag of My Father” is a patriotic movie that deals with the kinds of sacrifices soldiers in combat make and the camaraderie they develop. But it also explores the strains war places on relationships between the combat soldier and the family members at home.

Over time, some of the houses begin to deteriorate, which sparks concerns among community members. City officials and police have warned that these neglected structures could serve as havens for criminal activity and negatively impact a neighborhood’s appearance and property values.

Each month for the last couple of years, Ruston City Council members have, during their regular meetings, approved recommendations to force the property owners of abandoned houses and businesses to take action.